BREAKING: Light the lanterns. Rapunzel has been cast. Entertainment Buzz can confirm Teagan Croft will play Rapunzel, with Milo Manheim set as Flynn Rider. The live action Tangled is officially taking shape, and this pairing is a statement. It leans young, musical, and star-making, the exact mix Disney loves.
Casting confirmed: Teagan Croft as Rapunzel. Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider, also known as Eugene Fitzherbert.
Why Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim
Croft brings steel and softness, a blend that suits Rapunzel. On Titans, she showed calm strength, quick wit, and a warm core. Rapunzel is not just a girl with magic hair. She is curious, brave, and stubborn in the best way. Croft has that spark.
Manheim is a natural choice for Flynn. He has Disney musical roots, sharp timing, and easy charm. Flynn needs that flicker of mischief, then heart. Manheim can sing, dance, and land a sly grin that says trust me. He knows how to carry a number, then sell a punchline.
The Fit, Character by Character
Rapunzel is joy with a backbone. She paints, dreams, and takes risks. Croft reads as grounded, not saccharine. That matters. Live action needs a heroine who feels real in close-up. Expect her to lean into Rapunzel’s fearless curiosity, then surprise with grit when the tower door opens.
Flynn is a thief, a storyteller, and a softie hiding in plain sight. Manheim’s screen history says he can flip from smug to sincere in a beat. He will have to carry the boat scene and the emotional turn. The lanterns only work if the chemistry does. This pairing has the chance to glow.
The Hair Question
Yes, the hair is a character. It flies. It wraps. It heals. The effects team has work to do, and a lot of it. We hear the plan leans on a mix of practical styling and smart CG. That is the only way to keep it tactile and magical at once.
What Disney’s Choice Signals
This casting signals a clear strategy. Disney is betting on rising faces with built-in youth appeal. It is the Halle Bailey playbook, new version. Pick talent who can carry a classic, then launch them into the next decade. It also supports a tone that is musical and bright, not gritty.
There is another signal. The studio appears ready to center the love story. Tangled lives or dies on banter, trust, and a boat full of lights. Croft and Manheim can meet in the middle, then lift each other. If their first screen test popped, that would explain the fast lock.
No release date yet. Creative team details remain under wraps. Expect updates on director, composer, and start of production soon.
The Music, The Villain, The Stakes
The music will define the film. Past remakes brought back original composers. Aladdin and The Little Mermaid did it, then added new songs. Disney knows Tangled needs singable hits and a modern flourish. Watch for a composer announcement that blends nostalgia with fresh pop energy.
Mother Gothel is the casting everyone will debate. She must be velvet and venom. She must sing with bite. A stage-trained powerhouse would be perfect. An awards-season icon would be explosive. Whoever it is, this role will set the film’s edge.
Maximus and Pascal also matter. The horse and the chameleon carry huge comedic weight. Their design choices will say a lot about tone. Too realistic, and the charm dulls. Too cartoonish, and the world snaps. The sweet spot is playful and tactile, like Cinderella’s mice, but smarter.
What To Watch Next
- Mother Gothel casting, a big swing with a big voice
- Composer announcement, plus any new songs
- Director reveal, which will signal visual style
- Production start, locations, and hair effects pipeline
- Release window, likely tied to a holiday frame
Keep an eye on chemistry reads and music sessions. Those usually hint at song keys, tempos, and scene shape before cameras roll.
The Culture Hit
Fans are already picturing the lantern scene, the frying pan, and the smolder. They want to know how golden the hair looks under real moonlight. They want to hear that first note of I See the Light. This is a comfort title for a generation, and a gateway for the next. If Disney gets the tone right, this can be both a date-night movie and a family event.
Croft and Manheim now carry the crown. Their job is to make us believe in fear, freedom, and first love. Our job is to hold them to the story we adore, then cheer when they exceed it. The tower door is open. The lights are coming. And yes, we will be there when they bloom. 🌟
Conclusion: The live action Tangled has its heart. Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim are set to climb, sing, and charm. The rest of the cast will shape the edges, but the center looks strong. Now bring on the hair, the boat, and the lanterns. We are ready.
